HL Deb 15 June 2004 vol 662 c64WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they will take in the light of the Department of Trade and Industry Motorsport Competitiveness Panel recommendation that the Motorsport Development Board should access appropriate resources to ensure that the United Kingdom continues to host key world-class motorsport events. [HL3029]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

The Motorsport Development Board has been engaged since November 2003 in delivering all of the Motorsport Panel's recommendations including business development, widening participation, the promotion of energy-efficient motorsport, the creation of a dedicated Motorsport Academy and the training of volunteer marshals and race officials. All of these measures contribute to the health of the UK's world-leading motorsport sector and to the retention of world-class motorsport events.

The Government have made available the sum of £16 million over five years in support of the panel's recommendations. In addition, the board draws on the resources of a dedicated Government Motorsport Unit staffed by four Regional Development Agencies and the Departments of Trade and Industry and Culture, Media and Sport.